Opera Aida in Phx 3/10

Traveled to Phoenix to see the Verdi's opera AIDA.  Checked into Motel6 about 9 mi from the down town Phoenix.  The opera was held at Symphony Hall in the Phx Convention center. This buildng is so big and good looking.  Opera was 3 1/2 hrs (5 acts) long with 2 intermissions.   3rd act had  a victory parade which included animals. The wow was when a camel came on the stage.  Great opera. It was created in 1870 by Verdi in Cario to celebrate the opening of the canal.